Promoting Local Agriculture and Rural Development

Kuster Tours Heater Landing, Highlights Affordable Housing Initiatives with Lebanon Housing Authority

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Lebanon, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the Heater Landing apartment complex, which consists of 44 energy-efficient affordable apartments. During the visit, Kuster met with leadership from Lebanon Housing Authority, the developer, to discuss how this project came together and ways to incentivize more affordable housing developments across New…

Kuster Hosts Farm Bill Listening Session with New Hampshire Farmers and Producers

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Hanover, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) brought together New Hampshire farmers, conservationists, and industry experts at Dartmouth Organic Farm to discuss New Hampshire’s priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a package of legislation reauthorized every five years that has a tremendous impact on America’s agriculture and food systems. As a former member of…

Kuster Discusses Solar Energy, Housing Development with Local Leaders in Bethlehem

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**This week, Kuster helped announce new NBRC grants for the Second District, including funding for the Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority to upgrade the Colonial Theater**   Bethlehem, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Bethlehem town officials, the Bethlehem Energy Commission, and the North Country Council to hear updates on Bethlehem’s municipal solar power…

Congresswoman Kuster, Director Waring Discuss the Importance of Local Agriculture at North Country Growers in Berlin

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   Berlin, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and USDA-Rural Development State Director Sarah Waring toured North Country Growers, a greenhouse facility focused on expanding access to local-grown produce in the Northeast. During the tour, Kuster met with USDA leaders and local officials to discuss the importance of local agriculture and the impact facilities like…

Kuster Meets with Weeks Medical Center Leadership, Discusses Mobile Health Care Initiative in Lancaster

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   Lancaster, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership at Weeks Medical Center to discuss their Mobile Integrative Healthcare and Community Paramedicine Program, which allows paramedics to help patients access health care outside of emergency settings by visiting them in their homes. During the visit, Kuster spoke with staff about how their…

Union Leader: Rep. Annie Kuster: Investing in New Hampshire's Economic Future

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OUR STATE and economy are in a very different position than a year ago. This time last year, inflation was at one of the highest rates in decades, squeezing families at the grocery store and the gas pump. Energy prices skyrocketed as Russia waged war against Ukraine and threatened international supply chains. Small businesses couldn’t find the employees they needed. In the…

NH Delegation Welcomes Over $700,000 in Federal Grants to Support Rural NH Fire Departments

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   (Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH), along with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), announced that $722,150.45 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program funding is headed to fire departments in Errol, New Hampton, Surry and Warren. The AFG program provides direct financial…

Kuster, Walberg Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Streamline Broadband Efforts

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) were joined by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), John Thune (R-SD), and Peter Welch (D-VT) to introduce the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would require the Administration to develop and implement a national…

Kuster Discusses Local Food Networks with Hanover Co-Op Food Stores, Highlights NH Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill

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      Lebanon, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with the leadership of the Hanover Co-op Food Stores to hear about their operations and tour the Lebanon location. During the visit, the group discussed the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, which Congress is currently considering, and how the legislation can advance New Hampshire farmers’ and producers’…

Kuster Highlights Impact of USDA Funding at Brookdale Fruit Farm

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   *Kuster was briefed on catastrophic crop loss due to severe May frost** **Kuster discussed USDA and NRCS programs and the impact these resources have had on operations**   Hollis, N.H. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured Brookdale Fruit Farm and met with the owners to discuss their operations and funding made available through the United States Department of…